Andy Foster announces Wellington mayoral bid on Newstalk ZB
His first term as mayor after decades of being a city councillor has proved challenging.
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'Someone could die': Horrific conditions at 'chaotic' teen mental health unit
Staff at Porirua facility feared poor conditions would lead to "serious injury or death".
Wellington pool to temporarily close due to lifeguard shortage
The city council is offering a new starting salary for full-time lifeguards of $51,633.
Thousands of documents linked to high-profile prisoner's alleged fraud
More than 1000 documents were on a USB that was initially lost in transit.
13yo solo traveller among passengers 'dumped' at airport after late flight diverted
The 13-year-old was looked after by other passengers.
Fears second Mt Vic tunnel could be turned into four lanes for cars
Some councillors are worried future governments will change Let's Get Wellington Moving.
Transmission Gully motorists in good hands
"The team can be seen out on Transmission Gully every day."
Wellington City Council votes against joining Three Waters 'splinter group'
But mayor Andy Foster says he doesn't like the Government's reforms.
'What more can I do?': Cyclist frustrated after near-miss with bus in Wellington
Katie Brannan says she was lucky not to be injured.
Electrical fire in central Wellington put out
Firefighters were 'anxious' as they have no high ladder appliances.
Levin tornado claims reach $8.1 million
The provisional data shows there were 807 claims after the tornado.
Special ceremony to bring home Māori and Moriori remains from around the globe to Aotearoa
Te Papa to repatriate a number of Māori and Moriori skeletal remains to Aotearoa.
'Looming' apartment block proposed over war memorial
The developers have shaved a couple of storeys off the proposal to speed up the process.
Māhanga Bay occupation leader 'not worried' about being arrested again
The group has moved and set up camps near Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay.
Comment: Wellington mayoral hopefuls should leave $7.4b transport plan alone
Wellington needs a mayor to take the city's transport plan forward, not pick it apart.
Commission says Wellington transport plan is counter-productive to carbon targets
Let's Get Wellington Moving includes light rail to the south and a second Mt Vic tunnel.
Māhanga Bay protesters move down the road after police eviction
They have moved to a gravel car park near Shelly Bay.
Aussie passengers 'dumped' at Chch airport with no accommodation after flight diverted
"They were absolutely no help whatsoever, the crew just got off and went home."
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
Rāhui at Wellington beach will be lifted tomorrow after woman found dead
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Paul Catmur: Russian tips for nailing your next social media campaign
OPINION: The "Trolls of Olgino" offer a few lessons in the art of social media.
'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengers
Graham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.
'Develop a winter plan': Ministry advice after 6984 new Covid cases reported
The increase in case numbers has not gone unnoticed and the country will remain at orange.
Burnt toast sparks airport evacuation
About 300 people were evacuated out of the terminal.
Eight per cent rates rise for Wellington
The increase was initially proposed to be higher than 9 per cent.
Five artists shortlisted for Parkin Drawing Prize
Five artists from Kāpiti have been named on the shortlist, chosen from 588 entries.
Mass manufacturing of homes needed, start-up says
They believe they can halve or even quarter the time needed to build a home.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.
Wellington mayoral hopeful says it's time for women to lead after Roe v Wade decision
Tory Whanau has announced her campaign policies at an event in the capital tonight.
Wellington's new electric airport express bus launches tomorrow
The capital city has been without a public transport link to the airport for 18 months.
Post-traumatic stress disorder rife among police - survey
Almost half of those surveyed had PTSD symptoms.
Live: 7423 new Covid cases, 19 deaths as NZ stays at orange
A move to the green setting is unlikely, experts predict a second wave will hit soon.